Merger Control Snapshot
M. Hamel-Smith & Co. is pleased to share its Merger Control Snapshot, authored by M. Glenn Hamel-Smith, Partner, Head – Banking & Finance at M. Hamel-Smith & Co. ...
29
Aug
Blog
28
Aug
Agency Relationships and Liability
In many day to day transactions, you may hear the term “agency” or that one person is acting as the “agent” of a company or another person or other entity, known as a “principal”. What does this really...
31
Jul
From Inception to Termination – Mergers & Acquisitions
When Twitter’s board agreed to sell the company for approximately US$44 Billion to Elon Musk, many looked on in shock and there was a feeling in the air that some controversy was bound to erupt. Although Twitter and...
17
Jul
On the grounds of sex: Court of Appeal paves the way for workplace sexual harassment claims
In the recent case of CA No. P407 and P408 of 2019 EOC and Maharaj v Cascadia Hotel Limited the Trinidad and Tobago Court of Appeal ruled that sexual harassment can amount to actionable discrimination on the grounds...
03
Jul
Good Corporate Governance Matters When Investing
With the rise of ‘start-up culture’, there has been much fascination with charismatic founders who seek to revolutionize and disrupt industries with their innovative products and services. It can be easy for prospective investors to get caught up...
19
Jun
From Free Zones to Special Economic Zones: One step closer to international tax compliance
On the 24th February, 2022, the European Union (‘EU’) published its updated list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes which continued to list Trinidad and Tobago (‘T&T’) as one such jurisdiction. T&T has been listed as such for...
05
Jun
Shipbuilding: Contract Considerations for an Emerging Industry
Some 11 billion tons of goods are estimated to be transported by ship each year around the world. Trinidad and Tobago, located at the southern base of the Caribbean, is well positioned in relation to shipping lanes in...
22
May
Take-Over Bids
The most recent machinations of a flamboyant (or perhaps bored) billionaire and significant volatility in the airline industry have stirred up once more a buzz around take-overs. With Elon Musk’s recent take-over bid for Twitter going on hold...
08
May
Maternity Protection in the Workplace
Pregnancy and motherhood are often viewed as wonderful and exciting times in women’s lives. However, for many working women they can also be times of great vulnerability, generating concerns about health, time off, job security and career progression.There...
24
Apr
Ensuring Business Continuity: the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on T&T
When Russian President Vladimir Putin commanded troops to line Ukraine’s borders, many suspected it was a bluff. That threat quickly became a reality and roughly two months later, the Russia-Ukraine war is still ongoing. The war has occurred...